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News of New Haven United Methodist Church
“Making Disciples for Jesus Christ in the world,
by being God’s Love in Action”
5603 S. New Haven Avenue, Tulsa, OK. 74135 918-743-6491
VOLUME XXVII Number 29 August 4, 2017
THE SPIRE
Authors Jim Ozier and Fiona Haworth in their book, Clip In, Risking Hospitality in your church, relate the following in an excerpt from the epilogue:
[A zoo docent asked a bunch of kids the following question:] What do you call a group of rhinos together? Before they could guess at the answer, the guide continued, “Let me explain some things about rhinos, as a hint. Rhinos are really big, as you can see. They have that ugly horn coming out fo their snout, and they have tough, tough skin. And even though their legs are short and they stand close to the ground, they can run really fast! The problem is, they have poor vision and can see only about thirty feet in front of them!” The kids oohed and aahed. Then the guide brought his lesson to an im-pressive finish— a learning moment for those present. “So since rhinos can run thirty-five miles an hour but can only see thirty feet in front of them, here’s what you call a group of rhinos together: a crash of rhinos!” The parents laughed, which caused the kids to laugh. Said the guide insightfully, “It’s true. A group of rhinos together is called a crash of rhinos, because if you have a group of rhinos running through the underbrush at thirty-five miles an hour while they can only see thirty feet, then you are heading for a crash.
This is funny, but it is also true! If you run faster than your vision, you are heading for a crash. As Jim Ozier points out, the same can be said for a church. THAT is why I am inviting you to join us for this week’s listening tour. As your pastor, I am entrusted with having a vision to lead the church into the future. I can’t do that without your help! I can only cast a vision for this church to move forward, if I have first observed, listened, and reflected on where this church is, where it has been, and where the congregation thinks we want to go. Then with God’s help and direction, and only then, can I cast a vision for the church to pursue as we seek to live out faithfully our mission to “Make Disciples for Jesus Christ in the World by Being God’s Love in Action!” It is my prayer that you will join us and share with me what is most important about this church family! Grace and peace, Pastor James
Rev. James Graham
PASTOR JAMES' LISTENING TOUR CONCLUDES
Pastor James has been meeting with members and guests of the New Haven UMC congregation in small groups to listen to our wishes for the future. Only one more “tour” remains. It is this Sunday, August 6 at 12:30 in the home of Bill and Tonya Ford (6440 S. Quebec Ave., Tulsa, OK 74136). A light lunch will be served.
Please call the church office (918-743-6491) this week if you wish to come to this final listening tour.
Did You Know . . .
...New Haven invites children with special needs and their siblings to come monthly for some fun time away from home
…There is time for games both group and individual; creative artwork; music including singing, playing instru-ments, and movement; delicious snacks; and having a meal that each child brings with them
…Respite Care is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. the second Saturday of each month in the gymnasium
…We currently serve five families and normally have six to nine children in attendance
…There is a participant’s application process to make sure that New Haven has enough caregivers per special needs child (we have two families wanting to come but we need more volunteers to come)
…Our volunteers normally come in shifts (this can be scheduled in hour increments up to the total four hours)
…No special skill set beyond Safe Sanctuary training is required of the volunteers – just love on the children
…Total volunteer time for year 2016 was 172 hours for this ministry with twenty-one people helping throughout the year
… An estimated $400 is spent on snacks and supplies that is not part of the operating budget
…If you are interested in volunteering or coming and observing, please contact Rose Unterschuetz at 918-688-7128 or [email protected] or sign up to help at the table in the hallway
Come and Experience it!
NURSERY PART-TIME JOBS OPEN!
If you love working with infants and children, New Haven's nursery is looking for part-time help. Please contact Brittany Fox for an appli-cation. (918) 706-8239 [email protected]
Project School Supplies
Restore Hope Ministries
Restore Hope Ministries is again this year provid-ing needed school supplies for families that can-not afford the basic items for school-age children.
If you would like to help Restore Hope Ministries by either the filling of orders or the in-take of in-formation, please sign up at the hallway table. They need volunteers from 9 am until noon and from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Monday, August 7 through Thursday, August 10.
Restore Hope Ministries is located at 2960 Charles Page Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74127. Your help is always appreciated!
LIBERA
INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED CHILDREN’S CHOIR IN CONCERT
AUGUST 6TH AT 6PM
ASBURY UMC, 6767 S. MINGO ROAD
Free General Admission, Offering at Intermission
Doors open at 5:15 pm
In a few weeks, as school bells ring, our children and youth will face the beginning of new
school year and the end of summer vacation. So on August 20, at both worship services, we will
be having our annual “Blessing of the Backpacks.” Students of all ages will be invited to come
down during the worship service for a blessing and a clip-on for their backpack. This clip-on
will serve as a reminder throughout the year that no matter what, God is always with them.
NEW HAVEN’S ONE SPIRIT CHOIR
Our wonderful “One Spirit Choir” under the direction of Stephen Merrick will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, August 2nd from 6:00-7:00 pm. If you like to sing and would like to be part of a very special and welcoming group, come try us out on August 2nd (or any Wednesday!) We’d love to have you!!!
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!
Coming August 20, 2017 SUNDAY MORNING CONNECTION GROUPS FOR KIDS
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
For Toddlers & Twos
Our little ones of God’s Kingdom will learn
the stories of the Bible through storytelling,
songs, crafts, and games.
For Threes, Fours, & Kindergarten
Teaching our pre-k and kindergarten kids
about the life, love and ministry of Jesus
through hands-on experiences. (Must be
three-year old by September 1st and potty-
trained).
For First & Second Graders
Our younger elementary kids will continue to learn
about God through storytelling, science, art, games,
and music.
For Third, Fourth, & Fifth Graders
Helping our older elementary kids
learn to live as Disciples of Jesus
Christ through Bible Study, activities,
and service projects.
CALLING ALL PARENTS
On Sunday, August 20, drop your children off with their new connection group and
join other parents in room 206 for Coffee and Donuts. This will be hosted by Greg
Pape and “New Haven 206.”
New
Haven Safe Sanctuary
All adults (18 years and up) who work with chil-
dren or youth need to attend a Safe Sanctuary
training and agree to a background check every
two years. Our next training is Sunday, Au-
gust 13 at noon. This meeting will be brief (30
minutes max). You will receive the necessary pa-
perwork for your background check. If you have
any questions, please contact Pastor Robin at
Welcome Sweet Baby James V
Arriving on Tuesday, July 25
8 lbs 3 oz 20 3/4 in
Proud Grandparents are Pastor James and Nancy Graham
A grandparent shower is in the works.
Stay tuned for details….
ADULT CONNECTION GROUPS
Come join us at 9:45 am! Room 185: Discovery Class
Bible Study
Gym: Fellowship Class Adult Bible Study Curriculum
Room 209: New Friendship Class “The Lives of Great Christians” by
William Cook
Room 103 Interlude Class “Creed” by Adam Hamilton
Room 206: New Haven 206
Connection Group “The Wired Word”
Room 161: Roundtable “Christianity’s
Family Tree” by Adam Hamilton
New Haven Staff Members
Rev. James B. Graham Senior Pastor Cynthia Edelman Business Manager Stephen Merrick Music Director Patrick Grafton Youth Director Rev. Robin Stevens Interim Children’s Director Pat Bates Office Clerical Asst. Ann Martin Financial Secretary Cindy Taylor Day School Director Brittany Fox Nursery Director Teresa Roberts Organist Rev. Suzanne Davis Retired Deacon Rev. Jeanette Boyd Retired Deacon Joan West After School Care Oscar Sturgeon Custodian
The SPIRE (USPS 006-409) is published weekly by New Haven United Methodist Church, 5603 South New Haven Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74135-4100.
Opportunities of the Week
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 8:45 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Connection Groups 11:00 am Traditional Worship 12:30 pm Listening Tour/Ford Home 4:30 pm Disciple I Bible Study/Parlor 5:00 pm Jr. High Bible Study 6:00 pm Youth Fellowship Dinner 7:00 pm Sr. High Bible Study
MONDAY, AUGUST 7 6:00 pm Writer’s Group/185 6:15 pm Bluegrass Band Rehearsal
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 7:00 pm Boy Scouts/Gym 7:30 pm AA/185, 206, 210
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 6:00 pm Youth Group 6:00 pm One Spirit Choir 6:30 pm Trustees Meeting/185 7:00 pm ACOA/210
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 6:00 pm Praise Band 7:15 pm Yoga/Parlor
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 7:30 pm AA/Gym
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 8:30 am DSAT Breakfast/Gym 3:00 pm Respite Care
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 8:45 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Connection Groups 11:00 am Traditional Worship 4:30 pm Disciple I Bible Study/Parlor 5:00 pm Jr. High Bible Study 6:00 pm Youth Fellowship Dinner 7:00 pm Sr. High Bible Study
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ATTENDANCE
July 30, 2017 Worship Services
8:45 am: 56
11:00 am: 100
Total: 156
PLEASE PRAY FOR. . . . Alon Soderfelt
Kelly Sartain
Carol Morgan
Claretha Gotcher
Sarah Duiveman
Laurel Duncan
Christene O’Toole
Dan Wallace
Pat Bates
Friends & Family of New Haven Mark Nicholson; Peppa Smith; Linda
Gregory’s daughter-in-law, Lea; Mary
Ann Cunningham’s brother, Bob; Betty
Hodge’s son, Brian; Pam Rowley; the
homeless; our world, city, country,
public servants & leaders.
Covenant Care
(prayers & visits appreciated) Ovella Followell
Rosemary Tarr
Dot and Kelly Haynes
Dorothy Koons
Max Nightingale
Carson & Helen Russell
August Birthdays
1. Suzanne Davis 2. Dick Garwood Marion Wilkerson 4. Ken Fox 5. Tom Kemp 6. Ray Prange Wyatt Schifferdecker 7. Jeanette Boyd 8. Tracy Pape Shelley Worrell Sue Leach 10. Alex Hensley Clint Fox 14. Louise Lindsey 20. Susan Harris 21. Laura Sahli 22. Lana Gotcher Kathryn Fisher 23. Stacy Newberry Robert Hefley 25. Tom Black
Patty Walker 26. Louise McCrory Sue Leach 27. Christopher Smith Ashley Boyd
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